"It's like riding a bike"

londonsurrey

The last time I rode a bike, I was 20 and at uni.

I'm now 41, and thinking of getting one, just for ease of getting around.

So, ummm, is it true? When they say "It's like riding a bike", is it something you just pick up again, or is it just a metaphor, and the neighbours are in for some weird scenes as I painfully try to re-master the skill?

ska_lover

Go for it, I only recently learned to ride and im 36! x

balletshoes

I have no doubt at all you'll just get right on your bike and get pedalling . Its just like it says, its a skill you never forget how to do once you've learned.

eta - your bum won't half hurt for a while though!

Loanranger

Yes, it's true.

There_Goes_Trouble

No, not true! I didn't ride mine for about 10 years and it took me a while to get the balance right, especially going round corners!

Go for it though, I think it's easier to re-learn 2nd time round than it was to learn first time round.

And I kept the neighbours kids entertained for a while!

milliebear00001

I recently rode for the first time in approximately 20 years and I was a bit wobbly at first, but could definitely ride the thing! Didn't take long to get confident again though.

zenmaster

I bought a dual suspension bike after a 20 year layoff.

It was really weird. My balance was OK (didn't take long to get back into it) but it was like riding in a speedboat.

I found the main roads scary though - I can see why kids ride on the pavement.

GeeBee38

Yes, go for it, i hadn't been on one for years, and i was fine.

Enjoy

Blackpool_Saver

enjoy but be careful

Hootie19

I hired a bike last year to "have a go" around a local country park. I'd not ridden a bike for over 30 years, and I was delighted that I stayed on the whole time. I was out for about an hour. I had fully expected skinned knees and elbows, at the very least.

I was a bit wobbly at first, but yes, I'd say that once you've ridden one, you don't lose the skill.

I have now bought myself a bike (got a cracking bargain from a local Facebook selling page!) and although I'm definitely going to be a fair weather cyclist, once the nice weather arrives (so - probably around November at this rate lol) I will be cycling to work and to the shops.

Go for it - bet you'll love it!

peachyprice

Yes, go for it!

You'll be a bit wobbly for the first hour or so, but after that you'll be off. Although I must warn you that you may have a sore bum for a couple of days!

I loved, loved, loved my bike as an adult and if I had the need or time to ride now I'd get another in a heartbeat.